Patent Engineer (Life Sciences)

London. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will design AI-powered patent solutions for large-molecule life sciences. You will work with pharmaceutical and biotech customers to develop products for biologics patent workflows.

What you will do

Build life sciences-specific patent products
Partner with product and engineering teams to develop AI tools for large-molecule patents
Embed with pharmaceutical and biotech customers to design and deploy proofs of concept
Translate complex large-molecule patent challenges into product requirements
Lead technical sessions with patent professionals to ensure product value
Identify emerging biologics patent opportunities

Required qualifications

At least two years of experience in biologics patent prosecution, pharmaceutical or biotech IP, or other large-molecule-focused patent work
Strong understanding of the patent lifecycle from invention disclosure through prosecution, grant and enforcement
Strong knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology or a related discipline
Understanding of protein and nucleic acid sequences, antibody structure and function, biologics development, and how these translate into patentable subject matter
Experience developing claim strategies for antibodies, proteins, nucleic acids or other biologic modalities
Understanding of written-description, enablement, sequence-listing and functional-claiming requirements
Builder's mindset
Extreme ownership

Nice to have

Experience at a patent law firm representing pharmaceutical or biotech clients
In-house patent counsel experience at a pharmaceutical or biotech company
Expertise in emerging modalities such as antibody-drug conjugates, bispecific antibodies, RNA therapeutics or cell and gene therapies
An advanced life sciences degree combined with patent training

Benefits

Full private health & dental coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible pension scheme with up to 5% employer matching on qualifying earnings
Team lunches twice a week
Dinner when working late in the office
Green Commute initiative scheme (up to £3k) for a new bike tax-free

Before you apply

Visa sponsorship: Yes

About the company

Ankar is building R&D tools for the AI era to fix broken systems for creating and protecting intellectual property. They have raised over $24M and work with companies including L’Oréal and Vorys.